Dearborn short-term rental hosts must collect Michigan 6 percent Use Tax on transient lodging and may owe Wayne County hotel/motel tax; Dearborn itself does not levy a local lodging tax.
Michigan imposes a 6 percent Use Tax on transient accommodations (rentals under 30 days) under MCL 205.93a, and short-term rental operators must register with the Michigan Department of Treasury and remit monthly or quarterly. Wayne County levies a 5 percent hotel/motel excise tax under Michigan Public Act 263 of 1974 on rooms in hotels, motels, and similar facilities; depending on rental size and duration, STRs may qualify. Dearborn itself does not impose a separate municipal transient occupancy tax, but rental license fees apply through the Property Maintenance Division. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO may automatically collect and remit Michigan Use Tax but not always the county tax, so hosts must verify platform settings. Failure to register and remit can trigger Treasury assessments, interest, and penalties.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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